Small Space Gardening - Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs

Small Space and Container Friendly Ready

No matter how much space you have, there are a couple of things to consider when starting your small space or container garden. The four main focus areas for gardeners when approaching small space or container gardens are choosing the right location, selecting plants and containers, planting and maintenance, and harvesting. These four pillars of small-space gardening will allow you to get the most out of your garden.

Choosing the Right Location

Determine the size of your garden area
Observe the amount of sunlight it receives
Check the soil quality and drainage
Identify any obstacles such as shade or nearby trees

Selecting Your Plants and Containers

Determine what types of plants you want to grow
Decide how much space each plant needs and plan accordingly
Consider companion planting to maximize yield and minimize pests
Plan for succession planting to ensure a continuous harvest

Planting and Maintenance

Select plants that are well-suited to your growing zone and climate
Consider the amount of sunlight, water, and space each plant needs
Determine whether to start plants from seeds or buy seedlings
Weed and remove any diseased or dead plants promptly
Monitor for pests and use natural pest control methods if needed

Harvesting Your Garden

Harvest regularly to promote plant growth and prevent over-ripening or spoilage.
Harvest fruits and vegetables when they are fully ripe and at their peak flavor and texture.
For leafy vegetables and herbs, harvest the outer leaves first, leaving the center to continue growing.
For root vegetables, gently pull or dig them out of the ground when they reach the desired size.

Garden Anywhere with Containers

12-in-1 Galvanized Raised Bed
Easily customize the shape to fit your needs!
$199.95 - $199.95

As low as $199.95
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Elevated Planter Box with Shelf
The easy and beautiful solution to comfortable gardening.
$289.95

As low as $289.95
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All In-One Canto Planter
Contemporary Cube and Column Self-watering Planters.
$69.95 - $111.95

As low as $89.95
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42" Round Galvanized Planter
Round planter is perfect for any garden!
$168.95 - $168.95

As low as $168.95
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L-Shaped Cedar Elevated Planter
Comfortable working height, easy wheelchair access.
$279.95

As low as $279.95
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Our Small Space Favorites

With innovation at the forefront of Burpee's core values, we offer non-gmo plants designed to fit the needs of all gardens, no matter the size of your space. Discover some of our favorite small-space, container friendly fruit and vegetable plants.

Tomato, Atlas Hybrid
First-ever beefsteaks for porches and decks in warm, sunny conditions everywhere.
$6.95 - $18.95

As low as $6.95
Plant & Seeds
Blueberry, Sunshine Blue
At only 3 feet, a container blueberry with hot pink flowers.
$17.95

Plant
Tomato, Veranda Red Hybrid
This little powerhouse — a Burpee breeding breakthrough! — pumps out a huge and ongoing harvest.
$6.95 - $18.95

As low as $6.95
Plant & Seeds
Pea, Little SnapPea Crunch
Sweet, crunchy peas on compact container-friendly plants.
$4.45

Seeds
Eggplant, Patio Baby Hybrid
Early-yielding All-America Selection, perfect for patios.
$6.45 - $17.95

As low as $6.45
Plant & Seeds
Lettuce, Little Caesar
Perfect for small gardens and easy to grow. Burpee Exclusive.
$5.95

As low as $5.95
Seeds
Pepper, Sweet, Jungle Parrot
Sweet and delicious adorable little pepper whose small size and high yield make it perfect for the patio.
$6.95 - $18.95

As low as $6.95
Plant & Seeds
Cucumber, Mini, Party Time Hybrid
Sweet, seedless, fun-size cukes perfect for party trays!
$6.95

Seed
Corn, On Deck Hybrid
The first-ever sweet corn you can grow in a container.
$6.95

As low as $6.95
Seeds
Pepper, Hot Jalapeño, Pot-a-Peño Hybrid
Cascading jalapeños spice up hanging baskets and pots!
$8.32 - $8.95

As low as $8.95
Seed & Plant